Re: So...Bois Farine?

IMO not at all. There's that flour, giving a "cloudy" atmosphere, and powdery almond, dry smoky hazelnut which is backed by woody notes. It's rather dry on my skin. On fabrics, you'll get a greener, bitter almond and more wood, making the whole less gourmand, lets say more "masculin".
But I won't call BF a safe blind buy.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

Originally Posted by Letitbenose

IMO not at all. There's that flour, giving a "cloudy" atmosphere, and powdery almond, dry smoky hazelnut which is backed by woody notes. It's rather dry on my skin. On fabrics, you'll get a greener, bitter almond and more wood, making the whole less gourmand, lets say more "masculin".
But I won't call BF a safe blind buy.

This is an accurate description. There is a peanut butter vibe for sure. But it's how you interpret that. You might think you smell peanuts or you might interpret it as woods and florals. The smell at times also reminds me of the smell of a dry newspaper.

It is the cousin of L 'Eau d'Hiver which was created by JC Ellena as well so no surprise here.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

Originally Posted by Bigsly

The far drydown is best but weak.

Every once in a while I get a hold of a frag that has a great far dry down and I always wish the perfumer could have brought it out sooner, with more strength (most recently with Memoir Man). I don't know enough about perfumery to know if things like that are possible or not, but I would figure they are.

Opinions seem to be split between yours ("not that compelling") and those who feel it's unique and a little bizarre.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

The note list sounded great to me, but unfortunately all I get is powdered nuts (mostly almond). It is unique but not to my personal taste. I really wish I could pick up the dough note that others have described. I love the smell of dough and yeast while making bread.

I admire your risk taking though Buysblind, hopefully it will appeal to you.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

Smells like powdered sandalwood to me. I don't get very much peanut butter....not for long. I have 2 samples and have contemplated buying it, but I want Mure et Musc Extreme instead. I'm buying MeME , for me, on my birthday.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

UPDATE

I just received Bois Farine today and it's safe to say that I really like it and know that I'll continue to enjoy it for some time.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't understand the peanut butter association, but seriously, it only lasts for about 3 minutes at the most. When you first spray it, you think "Oh no...peanut butter." But it goes away almost instantly. So now I can spray it and think, "Alright...peanut butter! " because I know it's only going to last for a minute.

As far as the bread/dough association, there is some raw dough kind of smell floating around, but it's a bit of a reach for me to solidly link it to raw dough. It's more like there's some kind of vague likeness to it.

Surprisingly, one of my first thoughts when I sprayed Bois Farine was "Body Kouros?" And there is, imo, a distinct similarity between the two. I believe it's the combination of Benzoin and Cedar which are present in both. That's not to say that they are altogether similar, but there is this particular aspect that both fragrances share, Bois Farine to a lighter and more subdued effect.

What I DO get is a lot of sandalwood and iris. And the sandalwood is made nice and powdery (in a dior-homme-women's-makeup kind of way, but subtle) by the iris. It's woody, and to a degree nutty, and smooth. I couldn't say whether the sandalwood is "creamy" or not. I hear sandalwood described as "creamy" quite often--almost always in a complimentary sense--but I'm still not exactly sure what that means.

There is a milky quality to the fragrance and also this great powdered sugar note that seems to frost the entire thing. The powdered sugar note is sweet, but it's also somehow small and this makes it work perfectly.

So...woody, nutty sandalwood made slightly powdery by iris with a sweet, milky texture and powdered sugar frosting that is at times reminiscent of Body Kouros. This is what it all smells like, nose to wrist. Next, I'll be very interested to experience its sillage.

My favorite L'Artisan to date.

While I find it completely unique, it's also an extremely easy, comfortable wear.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

UPDATE

I just received Bois Farine today and it's safe to say that I really like it and know that I'll continue to enjoy it for some time.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't understand the peanut butter association, but seriously, it only lasts for about 3 minutes at the most. When you first spray it, you think "Oh no...peanut butter." But it goes away almost instantly. So now I can spray it and think, "Alright...peanut butter! " because I know it's only going to last for a minute.

As far as the bread/dough association, there is some raw dough kind of smell floating around, but it's a bit of a reach for me to solidly link it to raw dough. It's more like there's some kind of vague likeness to it.

Surprisingly, one of my first thoughts when I sprayed Bois Farine was "Body Kouros?" And there is, imo, a distinct similarity between the two. I believe it's the combination of Benzoin and Cedar which are present in both. That's not to say that they are altogether similar, but there is this particular aspect that both fragrances share, Bois Farine to a lighter and more subdued effect.

What I DO get is a lot of sandalwood and iris. And the sandalwood is made nice and powdery (in a dior-homme-women's-makeup kind of way, but subtle) by the iris. It's woody, and to a degree nutty, and smooth. I couldn't say whether the sandalwood is "creamy" or not. I hear sandalwood described as "creamy" quite often--almost always in a complimentary sense--but I'm still not exactly sure what that means.

There is a milky quality to the fragrance and also this great powdered sugar note that seems to frost the entire thing. The powdered sugar note is sweet, but it's also somehow small and this makes it work perfectly.

So...woody, nutty sandalwood made slightly powdery by iris with a sweet, milky texture and powdered sugar frosting that is at times reminiscent of Body Kouros. This is what it all smells like, nose to wrist. Next, I'll be very interested to experience its sillage.

My favorite L'Artisan to date.

While I find it completely unique, it's also an extremely easy, comfortable wear.

Re: So...Bois Farine?

Originally Posted by Buysblind

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look into it! Btw, I find that I like a lot of Ellena's stuff. What, in your opinion, is his best?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile is a classic. So is Terre de Hermes. I also like his Malle scents a lot (L'Eau d'Hiver and Bigarade Concentree). Plus I think he has done wonderful things with the flankers for Eau des Merveilles (he didn't create the original), especially Elixir des Merveilles which will always hold a special place in my heart. So does Colonia Assoluta. I'll stop now.

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